Job summary Providing a high quality, efficient and supportive service to the staff of King's and other associated organisations across several sites in South East London. As a dynamic and progressive SEQOHS accredited department we have a strong, dynamic multidisciplinary team of nurses, physicians and therapists within a busy, fast paced environment. Be part of an exciting new future for one of the country's premier teaching hospitals by joining our team. In return for your skills and depth of experience we offer great support, training and excellent scope to build or advance your career in Occupational Health and Wellbeing. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Physiotherapist Occupational Health and Wellbeing. You will be working as an autonomous practitioner leading the musculoskeletal assessment and treatment Physiotherapy service for staff via the King's College Hospital Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service. You will also be experienced in working in a healthcare setting and enthusiastic about delivery a high quality service. Main duties of the job To provide highly specialist physiotherapy fitness to work assessments, treatment interventions and case management for own caseload of occupational health patients with musculoskeletal conditions. To assess, treat and manage own complex caseload using specialist knowledge and skills as an autonomous practitioner, including the maintenance of comprehensive records. To provide specialist advice to physiotherapy colleagues and other members of the occupational health team regarding occupational health physiotherapy. The post holder will be embedded within the Occupational Health Department, but will also actively link with the musculoskeletal outpatient physiotherapy service. To undertake a team leader role in managing, planning and delivering the physiotherapy service within occupational health. To supervise, teach and develop less experienced physiotherapists, student physiotherapists and other members of the occupational health multidisciplinary team. Act as a senior member of the occupational health clinical team. About us King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level. We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people. King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible. Date posted 24 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £44,806 to £53,134 a year per annum inc HCA's Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 213-CORP-6877827 Job locations Occupational Health, Jennie Lee House Love Walk Denmark Hill SE5 8AD Job description Job responsibilities To work as an autonomous practitioner to support the musculoskeletal assessment and treatment Physiotherapy service for staff via the Kings College Hospital Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service. To work as an effective member of the Occupational Health (OH) team, communicating appropriately with patients, managers, human resource advisors and other team members as required. Take a supportive role in assisting the Senior Specialist Occupational Health Physiotherapist, supporting the daily running of the service and involvement in the development of the staff Physiotherapy service. To facilitate the early and safe return to work of staff on sickness absence through phased return to work programmes and adjustments. To provide evidenced based treatments and clinical intervention for a wide range of acute and chronic musculoskeletal complaints. To teach and offer advice to colleagues and other members of the MDT regarding musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. The post holder will work within the Occupational Health Department at Kings College Hospital and Orpington Hospital but may also be required to work on alternative sites (i.e. to complete work place assessments or cover other off-site clinics). Job description Job responsibilities To work as an autonomous practitioner to support the musculoskeletal assessment and treatment Physiotherapy service for staff via the Kings College Hospital Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service. To work as an effective member of the Occupational Health (OH) team, communicating appropriately with patients, managers, human resource advisors and other team members as required. Take a supportive role in assisting the Senior Specialist Occupational Health Physiotherapist, supporting the daily running of the service and involvement in the development of the staff Physiotherapy service. To facilitate the early and safe return to work of staff on sickness absence through phased return to work programmes and adjustments. To provide evidenced based treatments and clinical intervention for a wide range of acute and chronic musculoskeletal complaints. To teach and offer advice to colleagues and other members of the MDT regarding musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. The post holder will work within the Occupational Health Department at Kings College Hospital and Orpington Hospital but may also be required to work on alternative sites (i.e. to complete work place assessments or cover other off-site clinics). Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential To have a degree or other recognised qualification in Physiotherapy HPC Registered Wide ranging post graduate clinical experience and knowledge including neurology, orthopaedics, chronic pain and rehabilitation Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience in working in a clinical setting. Awareness of Clinical Governance and its implications for the Physiotherapy service Understanding of current Occupational Health initiatives / issues Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential To have a degree or other recognised qualification in Physiotherapy HPC Registered Wide ranging post graduate clinical experience and knowledge including neurology, orthopaedics, chronic pain and rehabilitation Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience in working in a clinical setting. Awareness of Clinical Governance and its implications for the Physiotherapy service Understanding of current Occupational Health initiatives / issues Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Occupational Health, Jennie Lee House Love Walk Denmark Hill SE5 8AD Employer's website https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)